BSI Project Coordinator

PowerCo SE; Valencia; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Join PowerCo SE in Valencia as a Project Manager to lead the Battery Specific Infrastructure project, playing a crucial role in transforming clean mobility in Europe.

Your responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day operations, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Help shape the future of sustainable energy in a diverse and inclusive team.

A strong background in Project Management, fluent Chinese, and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Project Management.
• Experience in automotive, battery, pharmaceutical, or semiconductor industry.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day works for Battery Specific Infrastructure (BSI).
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and company procedures.
• Develop and control project schedules aligned with overall planning.
• Manage permits and regulatory approvals for construction activities.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-solving

Timeline Tracking

Fluent in Chinese

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering-Business-Administration or Business-Communication-Project-Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Project Management Software (MMP, Primavera)

SAP

Job description

You’ll be joining a diverse and ambitious team, spread across Germany, Canada, and Spain, all working together to shape the future of sustainable energy. At PowerCo we celebrate collaboration, progress and that spark that turns bold ideas into real impact. From our new gigafactory in Sagunto (Valencia), we’re driving a project that’s transforming both the region and the future of clean mobility in Europe — and you can be part of it.

Your role and key responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of day‑to‑day works for BSI (Battery Specific Infrastructure), that includes organizing of equipment setup, steering of material for on‑site installations, headcount planning of external contractors, and ramp‑up activities.
• Monitor work progress and ensure execution follows official schedules, drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, technical requirements and company procedures.
• Manage the resolution of technical and execution issues to provide for BSI project leader and team.
• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, including scoping, execution, and governance, ensuring high‑quality outcomes.

Project Planning & Schedule Control

• Develop, maintain and control detailed project schedules aligned with the overall Primavera Planning.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets, while maintaining full transparency on risks and opportunities. Develop, implement and execute mitigation strategies to address potential delays or cost overruns.
• Manage and set project objectives, allocating resources, and monitoring delivery performance.
• Synchronize project milestones with internal teams, contractors and subcontractors.
• Identify critical paths, risks, deviations and schedule impacts.
• Define, implement and track mitigations and preventive action plans.
• Partner with production, logistics, and quality functions to drive BSI execution strategy.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• HSE coordination for all BSI contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure safe working conditions on site and full compliance with internal standards and governmental regulations.
• Support and report HSE requirements (visas, headcount, machinery, materials, permits and licenses).

Operations Management with Contractors

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and subcontractors.
• Act as the central point of contact for cross‑functional coordination for the respective project area, interfacing with technical factory organization, logistics, permitting, procurement and other line functions.
• Manage and report contractors performance.
• Ensure contractors comply with contractual, safety, quality and schedule requirements.

Permitting & Regulatory Coordination

• Manage permits, licenses and regulatory approvals required for construction activities.
• Participate with contractors during the development of execution project documentation to ensure compliance with permitting, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Identify permitting risks and define mitigation plans to protect project timeline.

Project Management & Operational Excellence

• Implement best practices in construction execution and project delivery.
• Maintain dashboards for KPIs, risks and performance tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, efficiency and quality.

Communication, Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure transparent and consistent information flow between BSI execution team and involved stakeholders (Facility, Equipment, PMO, Logistics, contractors and subcontractors).
• Prepare daily and weekly progress status reports.
• Lead regular construction coordination meetings and escalation meetings.
• Communicate execution progress, risks and mitigation measures to management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate execution activities with Value Stream Managers (VSMs) and stakeholders.

Core values and Goals

• Support and facilitate PowerCo’s code of conduct and core values including collaboration, commitment and curiosity.
• Support and facilitate PowerCo’s common and individual goals.

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Engineering‑Business‑Administration or Business‑Communication‑Project‑Management
• Minimum 2‑3 years’ experience in Project Management
• Experience in timeline tracking, supplier management, project management
• Experience in automotive Industry or Battery or Pharmaceutical or semiconductor Industry
• Ability to adapt to and maintain flexibility with the juggling of multiple projects
• Advanced competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Know‑how in schedule software (MMP, Primavera, etc.)
• Working knowledge of OneDrive, SharePoint, MS Teams, Concur and SAP strongly desired
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in Chinese (mandatory)
• Willingness to travel internationally.

What makes you stand out

• Demonstrates adaptability to shifting priorities and demands.
• Please submit your CV in English.

What to look forward to

• PowerCo Battery Spain S.A.U. provides an unique opportunity to be part of a growing company with a strong sustainable and innovative conscience. With a flexible, friendly and ambitious work environment. In addition, it will allow you to advance your career alongside a group of diverse and talented colleagues.
• Permanent contract and competitive remuneration packet.

Company: PowerCo Battery Spain, S.A.U.

Location: Valencia, ES

Job Function: Operations

Level of Experience: Professionals

Job ID: 4830

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PowerCo is open to hire people of all abilities including those with certificate of disabilities. Our company is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces neurodiversity, functional diversity, and all facets of individual differences. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and are dedicated to creating a workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued.